Whoa! It’s finally here: the 2026 Minnesota walleye fishing opener.
Every year is different, which makes it fun and challenging. Ice-out dates, daily temperatures, the spawning schedule, and other unforeseen variables can make it difficult to catch a Mother’s Day meal of fresh walleyes. With a few simple tips in your pocket, however, we’ll find success!
A 10-tip countdown to the Minnesota walleye opener Read More »
Now that catch-and-release bass fishing is forever open in Minnesota, we can start bassin’ the minute the ice melts. Look for bass in any shallow water area that is the warmest in the lake.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Plannin’ for ice-out bassin’ Read More »
Finally, the ice is going fast in Minnesota (if it isn’t already out), and boat motors will once again cruise across natural lakes in search of ice-out crappie action. Where are they, and what presentations should you use? Here are some early spring slab basics.
Ice-out crappies: Find ’em fast, catch ’em faster Read More »
When I’m forced to ice fish a pressured community fishing spot or body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out. There is no doubt that the majority of ice anglers these days have been “trained” to think that only tungsten jigs will catch fish. False!
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Get the lead out for pressured late-season fish Read More »
With the explosion in fishing electronics these days as far as increased power and electronic frequency, one has to wonder about its negative effects on the fish. Are the fish sensitive to the electronics we use?
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Consider the technology impact on hot bites Read More »
Slightly delayed by warm weather, the fall perch bite has started and will be full swing in a few days or so – to a degree that can rival the famous Devils Lake winter perch bite in North Dakota.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Start scouting for fall perch bite Read More »
When I’m forced to ice fish a pressured community fishing spot or a body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out. There is no doubt that the majority of ice anglers these days have been “trained” to think that only tungsten jigs will catch fish.
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: The art of fishing ‘community’ hot spots Read More »
Now, in late fall, is the time I start ice fishing … despite no ice.
Anglers should be out now, scouting for first-ice hot spots. Remember last December? No ice, but I was “ice fishing” in my boat in the same areas where I should have had fish house rentals.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Scout now for ice-fishing hot spots Read More »
Ramp up your live-bait rig, jig, or spinner rig and boat more walleyes by using more sound. It takes only a second to add a “rattle bead” to any live-bait rig (just above the hook) or a clip-on style to a jig.
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Shake, rattle, and roll in more walleyes! Read More »
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